Big Ten Claims 3 Straight Titles as Urban Meyer Says It Has Surpassed SEC
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Big Ten Claims 3 Straight Titles as Urban Meyer Says It Has Surpassed SEC
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Summary
Three straight national championships have shifted the conference debate, with Urban Meyer telling Colin Cowherd the Big Ten now leads the SEC in talent, venues and fan passion.
Meyer said the gap closed late in his Ohio State tenure and flipped last season, arguing Big Ten stadiums and atmospheres are now "very SEC like" after lagging badly when he arrived in 2012.
Michigan, Ohio State and 16-0 Indiana won the past three titles, while the SEC has missed the championship game for 3 consecutive years after dominating much of the previous decade.
Ohio State and Oregon are already viewed as top 2026-27 contenders, reinforcing the idea that the Big Ten's edge now extends beyond one champion to broader conference depth.